Recent content by Shpook

Probably do sliders, not really sure about bumpers. The truck is already 6300 lbs, I don't really want to add any more weight for little benefit. I also removed the running boards/steps the first week I bought the truck. I'll take some pics after work for you.

We actually cancelled the Lazy Springs part of the trip. It's one of those places that's only really fun once.

The roof rack is made from 3/4" EMT galvanized steel electrical conduit. It's lightweight, and plenty strong for use as a roof rack. It's mounted using the 12 blind nuts the factory rails are bolted to, trick tabs, right angle brackets, and washers to spread the load a little better. Next big...

130" wheelbase, 220" total length for the Yukon XL/Suburban. The regular Yukon is the same as the Tahoe. Not as big as a van, but still pretty big when squeezing down trails. I have a soft spot for 4x4 vans. There's a guy around here with a 4x4 Chevy. I've been wanting to talk to him about it...

Solid performers, very capable. The engines are pretty under powered, and the ride is harsh and loud. Miles are low, but they spend a crazy amount of time idling. Price seems a bit steep, but I haven't looked for one in years.

Anything can be converted to 4x4 if you try hard enough. :) It definitely restricts flow at higher RPMs. I haven't noticed any difference in power for normal driving, but you can feel it fall flat after 5k RPM or so after the snorkel was installed. I'm not too concerned, I rarely get her wound...

Hahaha, that's about right!

Awesome pictures, awesome rigs. Is that all Cecil B Webb, or Picayune? Looks like y'all had a hell of a time. There's 5 or 6 of us heading to Lazy Springs and Picayune on March 3rd and 4th. Could probably use a few more people smarter than us.

I did some research on it a while ago, and it seems they're completely different housing with different mounting locations, so probably not worth it. The reason I tear through axles is because of my lift putting the CVs at a sharp angle and pulling the rollers towards the very end of the cup...

It's just an eBay special, no specific name for the manufacturer. It's actually for a Toyota 80 series LC, but works well on Chevy trucks, just need to trim some sheet metal. Well, lots of sheet metal...

Thanks, sounds like an awesome build you have going. I love the older Chevy's. Enjoy!

It'll handle the winch just fine. Just keep in mind that hitches are rated for straight line forces, not at an angle. That said, it'll work in most recoveries, but if you're really stuck, you might want to rig up a snatch block.

She definitely gets used and abused. :)

I'm probably going to go with a heavy duty pump, or some kind of performance pump. Still have to do some research on that. :)

Thanks! I definitely plan on getting upgraded axles, but I'd like to get my CV angles correct before I do. And yeah, I burned up the 246 pretty quick. The 241 has been rock solid though.